Okanagan College Women in Trades

Thank you to Emil Anderson Construction and the BC Road Builders & Heavy Construction Association for inviting Okanagan College Women in Trades students to attend the 2023 BC Road Builders Fall conference in Kelowna this week. The Women in Road Building panel was impressive! Showcasing female leaders in Road Building, these hard-working women inspired the students to follow their passion in pursuing a career in skilled trades.

BC women interested in exploring hands-on skills training can contact Okanagan College to apply for this sponsored, 12 week Exploratory (no cost) program.

BC Road Builders and Heavy Construction Association The BC Road Builders and Heavy Construction Association is a non-profit organization that represents firms in the BC road building and maintenance industry.

Thank you Sentes Automotive!
We can't wait to support girls in grades 4-6 to get excited about trades in the Girls Can Go Kart Too! Camp OC summer camp.
Your support opens the door for young girls to have the chance to explore their skills and interests in skilled trades.

Brand new tools unwrapped!

Our June class will be the first to get their hands on thousands of dollars of new Milwaukee Tools.

Class starts in one week - apply today by reaching out at [email protected]

We need your help!
If you have taken the Women In Trades exploratory program, or have been involved with the program, please spread the word about our June 5 intake.
There is still space for eligible and selected women to join this intake and discover a career in trades in just 12 weeks!

KingFisher Boats is looking for Welders

This Saturday at 9a, bring your resume to their office in Vernon.

KingFisher has always been a huge support of Women In Trades programs through job site tours/ visits and hiring Okanagan College graduates.

Greyback Construction Ltd. has hired several former Women in Trades participants who have moved on to get their Red Seal Endorsement.

This is a great company to bring your skills to or gain new skills on a supportive job site.

Women in Trades attended the Day of Mourning event at Ben Lee Park.

A moving hour as we stand humbly with those who were brave enough to share their stories of injuries and for some, grave losses.

We commit to contributing to a safe workplace for all, and providing training that prioritizes the safety of our students while encouraging them to stand up for their rights as they enter the workforce.

Exploratory Trades Program for Women
Salmon Arm - April 2023

Wow!
Steph took our 12-week exploratory trades program for women. She moved on to do her pre-apprenticeship (foundation level) training in Collision Repair & Refinishing, graduating June 2021.

She's been in industry for less than two years, and she is crushing it! So proud of you, Steph!

Congratulations to Steph Appel on winning gold at the 2023 provincial skills for Car Painting, next stop nationals in Winnipeg

Congratulations to our January exploratory trades program for women class that finished up on Friday.

To celebrate their hard work, we cooked up a bbq and invited Milwaukee Tools to show off some cool new products. I think the instructors had as much fun as the students getting their hands on these tools!

Congratulations to the Welder Foundation class.

Women in Trades is running an all-female class of the Welder Foundation program this April.

There’s still time to apply. Email [email protected] to find out more!